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Friday, September 19, 2014

Seeking Happiness

A few years ago I read that people of Scandinavia are the most
happiest people on earth. Those looking for happiness, I am sure
packed their bags and headed there. I wonder with the influx of
population after that report, if that is true today. In the article
there wasn't an emphasis put on religion. When I hear things like
this, I need to read between the lines. Is religion the problem with
most people?

People are raised in a belief
system of some sort. We all have a philosophy of life. I believe
because the true Gospel of Christ has not been properly presented or
taught, that Christians don't live the truth and we've actually
become an enemy to the cross of Christ, more so than those who are
antagonistic the Christian faith. The truth of God's Word holds the
entire universe together—the power of the cross changes lives.

Too many poorly instructed
teachers with their own agenda have led people astray The Word of God
and Power of the Gospel are not received by the people it was
intended to reach. The purpose is to teach people the freedom Jesus
purchased for us. Most Christians teachers don't teach the power
given to the believers under the New Covenant, but make it more like
rehashed version of the Law. Many Christian live in fear of God and
not in praise for the mercy and gifts they have received through
Jesus.

As Christians we all need to
faithfully read the Word of God for ourselves – trust what the Holy
Spirit says to us— stop gathering so many teachers to tell us what
God says. God speaks! Our personal happiness does not depend on
circumstances—that is a lie from Satan. Other people are not the
source of happiness, in fact most people will disappoint us at some
point. They will not follow through with promises that will dash our
hopes. Happiness is not found in a place, a job, health or wealth.
Our personal happiness begins and ends with a personal relationship
with Jesus – where our true peace, happiness, purpose, wealth and
health are. We can't live without Him. He is the vine and we are the
branches.